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Panchayat Star Transforms for Ramayana Epic
20 Oct
Summary
- Actor Faisal Malik draws inspiration from Mark Ruffalo's Hulk.
- Malik describes his Kumbhakarna role as a 'dream come true'.
- The scale of 'Ramayana' production is compared to Hollywood blockbusters.
Faisal Malik, recognized for his Prahlad Chacha role in 'Panchayat', is set to portray Kumbhakarna in Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming 'Ramayana'. Malik has found unique inspirations for the character, including Mark Ruffalo's portrayal of the Hulk, to capture Kumbhakarna's immense size and presence.
Describing the role as a dream come true, Malik emphasized the challenge of embodying a character so distinct from human norms, noting Kumbhakarna's legendary six-month sleep. He views the opportunity to be part of such an enduring story with deep significance, citing the lasting impact of 'Ramayana' performances on audiences.
Malik also highlighted the grand scale of the 'Ramayana' production, drawing comparisons to Hollywood behind-the-scenes footage and praising director Nitesh Tiwari's detailed involvement in shaping the character. He expressed excitement about working with an international team on what he believes is a landmark Indian project. Malik teases that a significant amount of his character's story will unfold in the second part of the epic.
